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What Does 'Good Moral Character' Mean for Your N-400?

June 14, 2026 · 1 min read

What Does ‘Good Moral Character’ Mean for Your N-400?

USCIS requires “good moral character” for the past 5 years:

✅ No serious criminal convictions ✅ Filed taxes every year ✅ Registered for Selective Service (males 18-26 in US)

Minor traffic violations do NOT automatically disqualify you.

Can disqualify: ⚠️ Felony convictions ⚠️ Lying to USCIS ⚠️ Multiple DUIs ⚠️ Failure to pay taxes

Please use the following link for official USCIS information about Good Moral Character: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-f-chapter-4

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